Healthy Heddleston / BAMR BandsThe life and passions of Katie Heddleston and her family.2015-03-03T18:36:25Zhttp://www.katieheddleston.com/feed/atom/WordPressKatie Heddlestonhttp://www.katieheddleston.comhttp://www.katieheddleston.com/?p=128842015-01-20T01:53:22Z2015-01-20T01:49:53ZThis round up puts a spin on hot chocolate in many of the recipes. You'll see some tradition hot chocolate recipes, but you'll also see some pumpkin, white chocolate, peppermint, alcohol, and more. I feel like the coldest weather is yet to come, so bookmark your favorites and have your supplies ready for those cold days! I'm totally making the peanut butter hot chocolate first!]]>

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With the busy season of December (Lincoln’s first birthday, Christmas + John’s birthday), I did not participate in the December Foodie round up. I got excited about the January prompt though because I knew immediately I would do my “warm drink” post ALL about host chocolate. You see, John and I don’t like coffee. In fact, I don’t like most drinks at all… and basically stick to water and milk. Which also translates into chocolate milk and hot chocolate haha.

This round up puts a spin on hot chocolate in many of the recipes. You’ll see some tradition hot chocolate recipes, but you’ll also see some pumpkin, white chocolate, peppermint, alcohol, and more. I feel like the coldest weather is yet to come, so bookmark your favorites and have your supplies ready for those cold days! I’m totally making the peanut butter hot chocolate first!

]]>0Katie Heddlestonhttp://www.katieheddleston.comhttp://www.katieheddleston.com/?p=128672014-12-23T15:00:16Z2014-12-23T14:56:14Z {Read More...} ]]>I love incorporating yogurt into recipes to make them healthier or to replace part of a recipe ingredient that is higher in sugar or fat. Plus, adding yogurt into recipes usually winds up giving the recipes a smoother texture, increasing the quality of product outcome!

I’ve been enjoying siggi’s, Icelandic-style yogurt, as their yogurts have less sugar than many brands, and the quality of the yogurt tastes like real flavors. The flavored yogurts are the ones I’ve really been using, as you will see in the recipe below, but I’ve found that these Icelandic-style yogurts are thicker like a Greek yogurt, without being considered a Greek yogurt. I suppose this could be a turn off for some, but the thickness is what I like in yogurt!

I wanted to keep my recipe simple for this post because as you can relate, we are all so busy! The beauty of this little recipe is that there are so many variations you could do, and you can eat theses yummies for breakfast, snack, or a little dessert.

First, you’re going to select your yogurt flavor and just grab a small container. I chose pumpkin & spice for this post (I was feeling festive!) Next you’re going to decide which mix ins would be complimentary. I had some oatmeal and chocolate chips on hand, so I threw it all together and gave it a stir. You’re then going to grab a little square tupperware container, line it with foil, give it a spray, and pat your mixture in. Next plop it into the freezer, until it looks like this:

You’re going to want to peel the yogurt square out and allow it to “rest” until it’s able to be cut. The cuts don’t have to be perfect, as these can be bites for easy grabbing!

So easy. So delicious!!

Another favorite combination of mine is the siggi’s strawberry yogurt with fresh banana bites mixed into it! With the variety of yogurt flavors siggi’s offers and the imagination of your taste palate, there is should to be a combination for everyone!

siggi’s rather delicious yogurts with simple ingredients and not a lot of sugar.

Try delicious flavors like vanilla, pumpkin & spice, and mixed berries & açai, power up your breakfast with their recipes and print a coupon.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of siggi’s Dairy. The opinions and text are all mine.

]]>0Katie Heddlestonhttp://www.katieheddleston.comhttp://www.katieheddleston.com/?p=128062014-11-21T14:24:25Z2014-11-21T14:24:25Z {Read More...} ]]>Another month, another recipe round up!! (Disclosure: foodie.com is sponsoring this post, as they do each month). This month we had a lot of holiday-esque theme options for our posting! I decided to take the appetizer theme and make it more Christmasy than Thanksgivingy (ya know, because those are words!)

I think I am most excited about the simply veggies in a cup app, as well as the cranberry/chili meatballs! I’m a sucker for the sweet/sour combination! I also think the tomato tart looks SO delicious – just have to figure out how to make the pastry part gluten free for me!

On Friday I finally had my surgery and while the recovery is going to take some time, I’m already pleased that I made the surgery decision. My doctor said the neuroma popped right out at him when he cut my foot open and said it was big. These are the things he told my mom while I was waking up, so I’m anxious to talk to him (coherently) at my follow up on Friday. Apparently we did speak but I don’t even remember seeing him post surgery, let alone talk to him!

My mom leaves today and it’s been so nice having john and her both here keeping the ship running. I’ll be honest with you, I’m pretty nervous about this week. I’m in a boot and when my pain medicine starts to approach the six hour mark, my foot definitely throbs. My dear neighbor set up three meals for us this week and I appreciate it even more now, after seeing how my first few days are going.

Now if only the kiddos could have some better nights for us the rest of the week, that would make recovering at night time even easier as well. Xander was all over the place last night with waking up and getting out of his bed. It was so peculiar.

On another note, Lincoln is getting very close to walking and the way he and Xander play together now is so awesome to watch.

I would appreciate any prayers you’re willing to send my way this week! I’m going to try to set up a few more play dates with mama friends who don’t mind that my portion of the play date is elevating my foot! So thankful to everyone who has checked in on me and are pitching in this week. It means so much!

Xoxo

]]>3Katie Heddlestonhttp://www.katieheddleston.comhttp://www.katieheddleston.com/?p=127852014-10-30T01:38:22Z2014-10-30T01:36:32ZGorgeous, right!? That was my first thought when this package arrived at my door stoop! I've never actually owned black sneakers, but I think they look pretty darn sharp! Anyway, as my foot surgery approaches next week, receiving a new pair of shoes definitely helps to keep my motivation and love for running alive!]]>This post in sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Mizuno.

Gorgeous, right!? That was my first thought when this package arrived at my door stoop! I’ve never actually owned black sneakers, but I think they look pretty darn sharp! Anyway, as my foot surgery approaches next week, receiving a new pair of shoes definitely helps to keep my motivation and love for running alive! Mizuno running shoes hold a special place in my heart, as I wore the Mizuno Wave Rider 14s to death and then received Wave Rider 17s last year! My foot requires a neutral shoe and I also find that Mizuno is a great brand for a narrow foot.

I know that when shoe companies update their models, it can be a nerve-wracking thing… “Will I like it as much?” “Will it fit as well?” “What if… will it…?” I’m happy to say that while I did (and still DO) love the Wave Rider 17, the Wave Rider 18 feels a bit better. My foot feels more cushioned and the toe box even feels a little roomier. The WR17 was the lightest Wave Rider model to date (7.4 ounces) and the new 18 is 7.8 ounces. Still lightweight – yet feels more supportive. The white/yellow/purple shoe below is the Wave Rider 17 model I own.

With the season changing to fall in Virginia, it’s been perfect running weather. I admittedly haven’t been getting out as much as I would like, but my couple short test runs have left my feet feeling happy! My left foot will feel even happier after November 7th! Wish me luck on the surgery – for those new here, I’m having an neuroma extraction. The cortisone and alcohol injections didn’t work, so this was a necessary next step. I have my eye set on a local half marathon for April and I will be allowed to start running again 6 weeks after surgery. I’ll be staring longingly at the gorgeous Wave Rider 18s until then… well, I’ll be walking before then, so it won’t be too long, my dear new shoes!

Do you run in a neutral shoe? Do you remain brand loyal or like to try out different companies?